Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT and Kia Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT comes with a price of ₹ 8.00 Lakh and Kia Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR is priced at ₹ 10.60 Lakh. Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT equipped with engine whereas Kia Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR has .
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Kia Sonet Vs Kia Carens
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Kia Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Hte 12 Petrol Mt
Ex-Showroom Price - ₹ 8.00 Lakh
Kia Carens Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR
Premium 15 Petrol 7 Str
Ex-Showroom Price - ₹ 10.60 Lakh
Select CarSelect Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹8.00 Lakh | ₹10.60 Lakh | ||
| EMI | ₹14,770 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹19,571 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 | ||
| Colors |
Ex-Showroom Price
₹8.00 Lakh
₹10.60 Lakh
EMI
₹14,770 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹19,571 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMIBrochure
User Rating
4.5
4.4
Colors
| Width(mm) | 1790 | 1800 | ||
| Ground Clearance(mm) | - | 195 | ||
| Ground Clearance (unladen)(mm) | NA | NA | ||
| Height(mm) | 1610 | 1708 | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2500 | 2780 | ||
| Length(mm) | 3995 | 4540 | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - |
Width (mm)
1790
1800
Ground Clearance (mm)
-
195
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)
Height (mm)
1610
1708
Wheelbase (mm)
2500
2780
Length (mm)
3995
4540
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | ||
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | - | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Steel Rims | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | - | - | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | ||
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 65 R15 | ||
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 195 / 65 R15 | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Disc |
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
-
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Four Wheel Steering
-
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Tyres
195 / 65 R15
195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres
195 / 65 R15
195 / 65 R15
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
| Frunk Storage(litres) | NA | NA | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 385 | 216 | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | 45 | 45 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 7 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 5 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 3 |
Frunk Storage (litres)
Bootspace (litres)
385
216
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45
45
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
7
Doors (Doors)
5
5
No of Rows (Rows)
2
3
| Battery Charging | - | - | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - | ||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | ||
| Electric Motor | - | |||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| AC Regular Charging | NA | NA | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | ||
| AC Fast Charging | NA | NA | ||
| Driving Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed(seconds) | NA | 10.42 | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | ||||
| Max Motor Performance | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | - | 10.42 | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 5 Gears | Manual - 6 Gears | ||
| Pure Electric Driving Mode | ||||
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | Smartstream G 1.2 | Smartstream G 1.5 | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm | ||
| Engine | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | - | - | ||
| Others | Idle Start/Stop | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| DC Fast Charging | NA | NA | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | 18.4 | 16.5 | ||
| Battery | - | - |
Battery Charging
-
-
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Electric Motor
-
Range (km)
-
-
AC Regular Charging
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
AC Fast Charging
Driving Range (km)
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)
10.42
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Max Motor Performance
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
-
10.42
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Manual - 5 Gears
Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.2
Smartstream G 1.5
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Top Speed (kmph)
-
-
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop
DC Fast Charging
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
18.4
16.5
Battery
-
-
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Differential Lock | NA | |||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Ride Height Adjustment | NA | |||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Differential Lock
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | With Key | Keyless | ||
| Engine Immobiliser |
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
With Key
Keyless
Engine Immobiliser
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Cup Holders Position | Front Only | Front, Second & Third Row | ||
| Cup Holders | Front Only | Front, Second & Third | ||
| Cooled Glovebox | ||||
| Sunglass Holder |
Driver Armrest Storage
Cup Holders Position
Front Only
Front, Second & Third Row
Cup Holders
Front Only
Front, Second & Third
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | ||
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Dashcam | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | ||||
| NCAP Rating | NA | 3 Star (Global NCAP) |
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Puncture Repair Kit
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Blind Spot Detection
Dashcam
Lane Departure Prevention
High-beam Assist
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating
NA
3 Star (Global NCAP)
| Instantaneous Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital | Digital | ||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Shift Indicator | ||||
| Instrument Cluster Screen Type | Analogue - Digital | Digital | ||
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital | ||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Trip Meter | 2 Trips Electronic | 2 Trips Electronic | ||
| Door Ajar Warning |
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Instantaneous Consumption
Distance to Empty
Gear Indicator
Clock
Digital
Digital
Average Speed
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Average Fuel Consumption
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Ventilated Seats | ||||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Flat | Flat | ||
| Split Rear Seat | 60:40 | |||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Second Row Seat Adjustment | NA | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Interiors | Single Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Rear Row Seat Adjustment | - | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) | ||
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Fabric + Leatherette | ||
| Rear Armrest | Cup Holder | |||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Ventilated Seat Type | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Driver Armrest | ||||
| Interior Colours | Black | Black & Beige Interiors with Indigo Accents |
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Split Rear Seat
60:40
Front Seatback Pockets
Second Row Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Interiors
Single Tone
Dual Tone
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
-
6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric + Leatherette
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seat Type
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Interior Colours
Black
Black & Beige Interiors with Indigo Accents
| Umbrella Storage in Door | ||||
| Heater | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access | ||||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | ||
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | ||
| Headlight and Ignition on Reminder | ||||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | ||||
| 12V Power Outlets | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | ||||
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control | ||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Manual) | Yes (Manual) | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | Vents on Roof | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones | Manual | Manual | ||
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt | ||
| Parking Assist |
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Anti-glare Mirrors
Manual - Internal Only
Manual - Internal Only
Front AC
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
12V Power Outlets
Electronic Parking Brake
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Air Purifier
Air Conditioner
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Manual)
Third Row AC Zone
-
Vents on Roof
Cruise Control
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Manual
Manual
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
Parking Assist
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Tailgate Release | Electric Tailgate Release | ||
| Power Windows | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Silver | Silver | ||
| One Touch Down | ||||
| Power Windows Position | Front Only | Front & Rear | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically Adjustable | Externally Adjustable | ||
| Rear Windshield Blind | ||||
| One Touch Up | ||||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Silver | Silver | ||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Side Window Blinds | ||||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | NA | NA | ||
| Scuff Plates | Plastic | |||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers |
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Interior Door Handles
Silver
Silver
One Touch Down
Power Windows Position
Front Only
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Externally Adjustable
Rear Windshield Blind
One Touch Up
Rear Defogger
Interior Door Handles Finish
Silver
Silver
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Side Window Blinds
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Scuff Plates
Plastic
Rear Wiper
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rain-sensing Wipers
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey | |||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Antenna | Yes (Roof-mounted) | |||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Rub-strips |
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Sunroof / Moonroof
Roof Rails
Antenna
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| Speakers | ||||
| Voice Command | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | - | - | ||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Display | ||||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Available | Not Applicable | ||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) | Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) | ||
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| Infotainment Screen Size(inch) | NA | NA | ||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | ||||
| Android Auto | ||||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System |
Steering-mounted controls
Speakers
Voice Command
iPod Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility
Touchscreen Size (inch)
-
-
USB Compatibility
Display
GPS Navigation System
Head Unit Size
Not Available
Not Applicable
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
AM/FM Radio
Internal Hard Drive
Infotainment Screen Size (inch)
AUX Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
3
3
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Cornering Headlights | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | ||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Reading Lamp | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Centre | Front and Rear | ||
| Cabin Lamps Position | Centre | Front and Rear | ||
| Rear Reading Lamp | ||||
| Fog Lights | Halogen | - | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | ||||
| Glovebox Lamp | ||||
| Taillights | Halogen | Halogen | ||
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Puddle Lamps |
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Headlights
Halogen
Halogen
Headlight Height Adjuster
Daytime Running Lights
Reading Lamp
Cabin Lamps
Centre
Front and Rear
Cabin Lamps Position
Centre
Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Fog Lights
Halogen
-
Ambient Interior Lighting
Glovebox Lamp
Taillights
Halogen
Halogen
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Puddle Lamps
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Kia Sonet
- 360 degree camera adds to the convenient
- Fully digital drivers display looks modern & hi-tech
- Camera based level 1 ADAS adds to the active safety
- 6 speed manual gearbox re-introduced in 1.5 litre diesel engine
Kia Carens
- Useable, accessible, and comfortable last row
- Spacious and feature-rich cabin
- Easy to drive
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